GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
havenharbor
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
perforateto make a hole through
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
brackishsomewhat salty
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent